Hello Abby:Oh, if only we were still in Herefordshire, we should be able to have such a field day!

Your painted furniture is most attractive, our favourite possibly being the book shelves. Perhaps it is just a personal choice, but we do like painted furniture to be slightly distressed as you have done here. We just find it easier to place and rather more sympathetic to its surroundings when not bright and shiny and new looking.

this is a dream of mine to be able to go outside someday to my flower beds and fill my vases with flowers throughout my home.......I don't know how you do it gardening is hard work to get going on. I have a yard that has been wild with weeds since God Made it. then my neighbor her family homesteaded all of the property so our portion was their dumping ground and pet cemetery over the years, so yes you guessed in my attempt to make flowerbeds and a garden I am digging up all the undergrowth and hauling it away. I found the cemetery or where a wild animal lived......I'm beginning to wonder if I'm meant to just enjoy other peoples beautiful gardens through blog land and give up!

You've done a fantastic job with the painting, I have loads of pieces that could do with the same treatment but I never seem to get round to it...mind you, Pugs and paint don't go! I love the glass dome just perfect for placing something under. I am taking an antique glass dome with a pair of ballet pointe shoes placed under it to the fair this weekend (another one I want to keep). Have a lovely weekend.Jo xx

Super job with all that painting Abby. If only I were brave enough! I love natural wood, but painted looks good too. Fantastic dome, I've only managed to find a tiny one and a covered cheese dish.Keep up the good work!Rose H

Brilliant job with the painted furniture. I love the glass dome, and as always, enjoy seeing your beautiful flowers and lovely garden.No wonder you are exhausted... you deserve that sit down with a cup of tea!Abby x

Gosh, you have been busy. Time to take a rest - sit yourself down on the chair, take a book from the bookcase, put the table cloth, biscuit barrel and flowers on the table and don't bother to put the cake under the glass dome. Eat the cake and wash down with a nice cup of tea - or something stronger! You deserve it after all that work.

Hi again Abby,Thank you for your comment. To answer your question -"Why does hubby call them bus stops?" Somehow he says they remind him of old fashioned bus stops - yes, I know..he's stranger than me! lol.

Wow, you have been working hard, but like you once the paint is on the brush you have to just keep going, and it is so nice to see transformation of a piece of ugly furniture to something much prettier! have a lovely weekendJillx

I love what you do with your furniture. I have a welsh dresser and would love to paint it white or ivory, but wouldn't know where to start. Actually, I know I have to sand first, but I'm scared I'd ruin it, so it will just stay brown...

Oh my goodness - you are inspiring me to get painting, Abby!! I love the things you've painted recently - and waiting for me is a rocking chair (rather fiddly) and a garden bench - (might rain during the job!) I loved seeing the flower embroidered cloth, so pretty - and your gorgeous garden flowers! Have a sunny Sunday!Helen x

Beautiful paint work. I am curious about the wax finish you applied? Is this beeswax?You are a hive of activity and being very productive. Like the readers, I feel you deserve a nice strong cup of tea and a freshly baked scone.Love your blogHelen

Inspiration indeed, isn't it fab to give new life to old pieces. They look lovely, especially love the table. Lat year i sanded down 6 chairs like yours, my hands ached when ihad finished but i loved the end result.

You have done very well wih your painting. Can you come and do mine? I need to piant quite afew bits for the house. I was thinking of leaving some stuff wooden, but I like the airy painted look. I really like the chair and shelf, the shades there are great. Paint choices here are not great. I would love a colour like that, it looks quite French.I love your flowers too and what a sweet and quaint biccie barrel. x